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High Peak Junction – Cromford Canal and Pump House loop from Cromford Mills

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High Peak Junction – Cromford Canal and Pump House loop from Cromford Mills

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High Peak Junction – Cromford Canal and Pump House loop from Cromford Mills

01:26

5.18km

90m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

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Derwent Valley Mills WHS

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Start point

Parking

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238 m

High Peak Junction

Highlight • Historical Site

High Peak Junction was where the Old Comford and High Peak railway met the Cromford Canal. It is now a great spot to take a break with a shop that sells hot drinks and snacks.

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509 m

The Catch Pit on the High Peak Trail

Highlight • Historical Site

If the thought of a runaway wagon racing towards you at speeds of up to 120mph on the downhill doesn't appeal to you - the Catch Pit might seem like a great health & safety solution. Although as some of the wagons were packed full of gunpowder, I'm still not certain that the Catch Pit was the complete solution.

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3.07 km

Cromford Canal Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

3.86 km

Lea Wood Railway Tunnel

Highlight • Historical Site

About 50m from the junction with the Cromford Canal, the Matlock to Derby railway emerges from the tunnel under Lea Wood and crosses the River Derwent.

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4.29 km

Aqueduct Cottage

Highlight • Historical Site

Aqueduct Cottage is a historic 19th century building located along the pretty River Derwent within the Derwent Valley. It was built in 1802 as a home for a lengthsman (someone who maintained local canals). It's in a very picturesque setting and is a cherished landmark in the area.

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4.38 km

Cromford Canal and Pump House

Highlight • Trail

just a great walk

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4.60 km

Leawood Pumphouse

Highlight • Monument

Leawood Pumphouse was built in 1849 to pump water from the River Derwent into Cromford Canal.

It is still in full working condition, check the website for operating dates throughout the summer season.

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5.18 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.72 km

1.09 km

820 m

559 m

Surfaces

2.70 km

1.53 km

897 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Sunday 12 July

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High Peak Junction – Cromford Canal and Pump House loop from Cromford Mills

High Peak Junction

The Catch Pit on the High Peak Trail

Cromford Canal Tunnel

Lea Wood Railway Tunnel

Aqueduct Cottage

Cromford Canal and Pump House

Leawood Pumphouse

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